How hot is the PI 439493?

The PI 439493 measures 25,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

PI 439493

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A C. frutescens type. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 25,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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NamePI 439493

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-P-R-5-084

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)25,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A C. frutescens type. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 25,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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